Roman Karmazin


Roman Alexandrovich Karmazin is a Russian former professional boxer. He held the IBF Light Middleweight title.

Professional career

Karmazin suffered his first loss in 2002, a twelve-round decision against Javier Castillejo of Spain in Castiliejo's hometown. His only draw came early in his career in an eight-round fight against Javier Martinez in Avilés, Spain. Karmazin also has a no-contest against former title contender Jason Papillion. The 2004 bout was halted when Papillion was cut by an accidental headbutt in the fourth round.
In 2004, Karmazin outworked Keith Holmes to a majority decision in an IBF title eliminator.
A consistent puncher, Karmazin won the IBF Light Middleweight championship through steady work that led to a lopsided unanimous decision over Kassim Ouma. On July 8, 2006, nearly a year after his last fight, Karmazin lost his title to Cory Spinks.
Karmazin's corner includes world-class trainer Freddie Roach.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
48LossOsumanu AdamaTKO9, 0:58Oct 7, 2011The Club Chicago, Burbank, Illinois, US
47Loss40–4–2 Daniel GealeTKO12, 2:30Oct 31, 2010Olympic Park Sports Centre, Homebush, Australia
46Draw40–3–2 Sebastian SylvesterSD12Jun 5, 2010Jahnsportforum, Neubrandenburg, GermanyFor IBF middleweight title
45Win40–3–1 Dionisio MirandaKO10, 2:34Jan 8, 2010Civic Auditorium, Glendale, California, US
44Win39–3–1 Luiz Augusto Dos SantosTKO4, 2:08May 9, 2009Stadium Khadjimukan, Shymkent, Kazakhstan
43Win38–3–1 Antwun EcholsTKO7, 1:52Mar 21, 2009Playboy Mansion, Beverly Hills, California, USRetained NABF middleweight title
42Win37–3–1 Bronco McKartUD12Dec 20, 2008Hollywood Park Casino, Inglewood, California, USWon vacant NABF middleweight title
41Loss36–3–1 Alex BunemaTKO10, 1:36Jan 19, 2008Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, USLost WBA Inter-Continental light middleweight title
40Win36–2–1 Alejandro GarcíaKO3, 1:24Nov 23, 2007Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, USWon vacant WBA Inter-Continental light middleweight title
39Win35–2–1 James Obede ToneyTKO4, 2:05Jan 6, 2007Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, California, US
38Loss34–2–1 Cory SpinksMD12Jul 8, 2006Savvis Center, Saint Louis, Missouri, USLost IBF light middleweight title
37Win34–1–1 Kassim OumaUD12Jul 14, 2005Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USWon IBF light middleweight title
36Win33–1–1 Keith HolmesMD12Apr 2, 2005DCU Center, Worcester, Massachusetts, US
3532–1–1 Jason PapillionND4, 2:4615 May 2004Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, US
34Win32–1–1David WalkerTKO3, 2:07Oct 4, 2003Alexandra Palace, Wood Green, London, EnglandRetained EBU light middleweight title
33Win31–1–1Michael RaskKO2 Jun 13, 2003Aalborg Hallen, Aalborg, DenmarkRetained EBU light middleweight title
32Win30–1–1Jorge AraujoTKO5, 2:14Feb 7, 2003Plaza de Toros La Cubierta, Leganes, SpainWon vacant EBU light middleweight title
31Loss29–1–1Javier CastillejoUD12Jul 12, 2002Campo de Futbol Las Americas, Parla, SpainFor WBC interim light middleweight title
30Win29–0–1Sergey TatevosyanUD8Apr 10, 2002Giant Hall, Casino Conti, Saint Petersburg, Russia
29Win28–0–1Viktor FesechkoPTS6Jul 21, 2001Ponds Forge Arena, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England
28Win27–0–1Mike AlgoetPTS8Mar 10, 2001York Hall, Bethnal Green, London, England
27Win26–0–1Orhan DelibașRTD3, 3:00Jun 3, 2000Europahalle, Karlsruhe, GermanyWon vacant EBU super welterweight title
26Win25–0–1Nico ToririTKO2 Mar 10, 2000Yubileiny Sports Palace, Saint Petersburg, Russia
25Win24–0–1Anthony FieldsKO2 Jan 29, 2000Ballys Park Place Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
24Win23–0–1Simon MokoenaUD8Dec 25, 1999Stedelijke Sporthalle, Izegem, Belgium
23Win22–0–1Alejandro De LeonTKO5 Nov 1, 1999Izegem, Belgium
22Win21–0–1Yuri EpifantsevTKO4 Oct 7, 1999Tundra Bar, Saint Petersburg, Russia
21Win20–0–1Andrey PlekhanovTKO4 Sep 9, 1999Tundra Bar, Saint Petersburg, Russia
20Win19–0–1Alexey UstyantsevTKO2 Jun 10, 1999Tundra Bar, Saint Petersburg, Russia
19Win18–0–1Juan Italo MezaPTS8Mar 5, 1999Bilbao, Spain
18Win17–0–1Hugo SclarandiUD8Dec 25, 1998Izegem, Belgium
17Win16–0–1Bahre AhmetiTKO4 Nov 1, 1998Izegem, Belgium
16Win15–0–1Bahre AhmetiPTS6Oct 3, 1998Prinz-Garden Halle, Augsburg, Germany
15Win14–0–1Robert FrazierUD8Jun 9, 1998Circus, Moscow, Russia
14Win13–0–1Jeff JohnsonTKO2 Mar 14, 1998Olimpiyskiy, Moscow, Russia
13Win12–0–1Jesus GutierrezTKO12 Dec 13, 1997Yubileiny Sports Palace, Saint Petersburg, Russia
12Win11–0–1Ruslan KonstandiRTD4, 3:00Oct 17, 1997Yubileiny Sports Palace, Saint Petersburg, Russia
11Win10–0–1Teimuraz KekelidzeUD8Jul 28, 1997Circus, Moscow, Russia
10Win9–0–1Andrian LukachevKO4 May 28, 1997Giant Hall, Casino Conti, Saint Petersburg, Russia
9Win8–0–1Roman BabaevUD8Apr 5, 1997Yubileiny Sports Palace, Saint Petersburg, Russia
8Win7–0–1Jorge RegleroTKO1 Mar 18, 1997Valencia, Spain
7Win6–0–1Juan Ramon MedinaPTS8Feb 14, 1997Bilbao, Spain
6Win5–0–1Viktor OrlovTKO5 Feb 2, 1997Sport Hall Energia, Narva, Estonia
5Draw4–0–1Javier MartinezPTS8Dec 20, 1996Aviles, Spain
4Win4–0Andrey VerpakhovskyyTKO3 Nov 25, 1996Fakel, Saint Petersburg, Russia
3Win3–0Eduard TsvetkovTKO1 Oct 20, 1996Zlatoust, Russia
2Win2–0Vadim SolodovTKO3 Oct 11, 1996Fakel, Saint Petersburg, Russia
1Win1–0Eduard GavazaTKO2 Aug 17, 1996Fakel, Saint Petersburg, Russia